When I think of pasta, my mind usually goes to spaghetti and meatballs or cheesy lasagna. But sometimes when I’m craving comfort food and don’t want to end up in a carb coma, I go for something like this. Still comforting but not quite as heavy and sleep-inducing. It’s a good way to use up… Continue reading Spinach Tomato Pasta with Chicken
Category: Pasta
Vegetable Lasagna
I love lasagna with ground beef but when I want comfort food that’s satisfying but not heavy, I make this instead. I try to incorporate seasonal vegetables in my meals whenever possible so in warmer weather, that usually means cold vegetable or pasta salads. But sometimes a cold salad just won’t do. One of the… Continue reading Vegetable Lasagna
Parmesan Basil Orzo
I never understood orzo. Rice-shaped pasta? Pasta-flavored rice? I was never quite sure so I avoided it altogether — until now. This recipe comes from Hayley — my daughter and co-author of this blog — who’s cooking style leans toward quick and easy so I decided to give this one a try. Creamy, flavorful, satisfying:… Continue reading Parmesan Basil Orzo
